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Oh Samantha ... they are just to die for!
I love your little bears they always have such endearing faces.
And yes I still do a dry run before a show...and take a :photo: to help me set up when I get there.
Simply Lovely (as always)!
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Hey Sue Ann, wadda ya mean over 50???
There are a lot of under 50's that could take note of this dress code....especially
No 9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge!!!!!
You seen some of the teenagers lately?
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
an·i·me /ˈænəˌmeɪ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[an-uh-mey] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
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[Origin: 1985–90; < Japn, borrowing of E animation]
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American Heritage Dictionary
an·i·me (ān'ə-mā') Pronunciation Key
n. A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.
[Japanese, short for animēshon, animation, from English animation.]
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anime
c.1985, Japanese for "animation," a term that seems to have arisen in the 1970s, apparently based on the Eng. word. Manga (q.v.) is Japanese for "comic book, graphic novel," but anime largely are based on manga and until 1970s, anime were known as manga eiga or "TV manga." The two terms are somewhat confused in Eng.
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Personally after reading these definitions taken from said dictionaries...if I was to make a teddy bear in the style name adopted, I'm not so sure I would use it. I think I would prefer just to call it a teddy bear and be done with it and to be brutely honest as a collector, I don't think anyone really gives a damn.
One either loves a bear or leaves it!
Definately not too much lion Sue Ann ... I think Taffy is a wonderful new design and I love her to bits!!!
Oh Wow Paula ... he is just beautiful. You have been very busy lately I can hardly keep up with all the bears you have made. They are all soooooo gorgeous.
Betty is definately coming to see you at Hugglets, I gave her a list with Stand 75 clearly marked!!! I just wish I'd had some money to give her too!!!! 
I totally agree with what Paula has said here:
To stuff well, you need to be symmetrical, so, if you stuff to the left of the bear's tum, then stuff with the same amount of stuffing to the right ... if you see what I mean. Constantly feel the outside of the bear as you mould the filler into him and take your time, it really is a sculpting process and one of the most important factors to achieving a professional finish. Use your fingers to squeeze, ease and sense your way through the process. When stuffing paws, keep looking at them to see how the stuffing is sitting, if it doesn't seem to be working very well, yank out the stuffing and start again with fresh stuffing and smaller pieces and more care ... you don't need rock hard when stuffing, you just need beautifully shaped and reasonably firm. It's far more important to achieve good shape, than to stuff a bear to bursting point. Bad stuffing will make a bear lopsided and lumpy, possibly stressing his seams and he may not sit/stand properly, so it will spoil all your previous hard work.
I think stuffing techniques are hugely important to producing beautiful bears, so it's definitely worth spending time and energy mastering this hidden aspect of bearcraft. :)
I do a lot of large bears and use three different size stuffing sticks, only ever 'A' grade polyfibre for limbs, body and head, wool for the muzzle. One point I might add...don't ever proceed stuffing a limb until the pads are perfect first. Paula's trick of lining the pads with batting works a treat too (thanks for that one Paula). Same with the head, perfect the muzzle first...and don't try to rush it, take your time.
Good Luck Jane!! 
Oh he's sweet Vicki ... I just love all the clowns.
I think everyone should be congratulated on such beautiful creations!
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Hello Sandi how have you been? that is a terrific looking site congrats, its just great. :hug: :rose:
Hi Shayne! I'm well, how are you? Thanks for the comments on my site, much appreciated.
Looks like a great idea !!!
Hi Jodi! Just thought it might be an option to doing a regular blog ... you know me short on words!
This page is designed to show new bears by up and coming teddy bear makers . Take a peek when you have time and please leave a message to let me know what you think of the idea.
http://www.juniperbearies.com/showandtellgallery.htm
And for the newbies don't forget to email me your bears!
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Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!
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Oh he's a wonderful clown .... I him Louise!!! Great colour combination too!
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Thanks Jo ... you go for it! But I wanna see pictures when you're done!
I love your lions and tigers Judi and this one is just superb!
I used to do quite a bit of airbrushing when designing corporate image etc. but I have never considered doing it on my bears. It's one thing spraying paper but it's a bit daunting just thinking about spraying mohair, especially after doing all the sewing, stuffing etc.
I give you 10/10 for guts and gumption for sure.
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I guess they can be Nat 
but I wouldn't part with mine for the world.
I try not to wear enough perfume to cause a cloud or choke anyone, but if I ever make your eyes water, just ask me to leave (or wash). :)
Mindy
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Sandi, your studio space is astounding. So much stuff and so nicely stored. Are those teddy bear themed curtains I see? I'm with Denise; that rack for your mohair is AWESOME; useful and looks good, too. Really a great space, and with a lot of warmth!
Yep they sure are Shelli ... one can't possibly have a bear den without teddy curtains!
And they certainly brighten up the place and give it a cosy feeling, which in turn makes it comfortable for me to work in ... or maybe I should say live in, considering I spend most of my time in there these days.
I'm with you Paula ... love Paloma Picasso and Estee Lauder's Youth Dew. I don't mind Arpege, or some of the other Estee Lauder fragrances already mentioned.
Sometimes when I have neither of my favorites left, I resort to Elizabeth Ardern's 5th Avenue or Red Door, but they are not perfumes I buy.
Have also been known to wear Estee Lauder's Aramis once or twice!!! :crackup: I remember back in the 70's wearing it to work and the boys having a go at my boss for wearing my "perfume".....he was not at all impressed! :doh: I wonder why?????
Yep, that's right Denise ... I wasn't sure what you called them over there ... but I see you got my drift okay. 
Good Hunting!
Thanks Nat! I had a squizz at your website to see which one was Rex and I can understand why hubby has adopted him. Give him time and he'll come up with some names that you'll be happy with...it took Glenn a while and now I can't do without his input!
The kids look great Jane! I hope Sarah didn't do too much damage when she fell.
Thanks for sharing all the photos.
Jenny I can't offer any fresh suggestions, but I find bad posture is usually the cause of neck and back pain in my case and the ergonomic chair definately helped overcome this...together with a wonderful hubby's regular massage technique!
Wowsers Sandi that is incredible. And so neat *peers guiltily around at piles of stuff*
Bron...it's not always that neat. I had to clean up today ready for class in the morning!
Sandi....what a Genious way to store your mohair. :clap: I want one. Don't know where I'd put it in my "One Butt" studio though
Big Hugs,
Denise
Denise...that's a remnant from a previous business and it just goes to prove that being a hoarder sometimes pays off!! If you are really looking for one, try a second hand shop fitting supplier...it's amazing what great things you can find there.
I've been thinking about it, too . . . I don't see a lot of bearmaking ahead of me because of my age. But then, if I quit doing what I love, I'd have to start with the housecleaning - which I hate. I'd need to begin by getting rid of stuff that's been accumulated over almost 44 years of marriage . . . so much stuff that we can't get our cars in the garage. It would be a massive undertaking, so I think I'll stick to sewing bears for as long as possible.
Sue Ann you're a girl after my own heart!
Love bears! Hate housework!
And if I wasn't designing and sewing bears I think I would just curl up and die!
EDIT: After second thoughts ... maybe I would go back to painting.
